Name: Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways; 1 tsp salt flakes; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 cup plain/all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (1 for cooking, 1 for sauce); 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 300 ml thickened/heavy cream; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Mashed potatoes, steamed rice or pasta (for serving); Steamed greens (for serving); 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (for garnish); Lemon wedges (for serving)

Description

A quick and easy chicken schnitzel with a decadent creamy sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

Scale

2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways
1 tsp salt flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup plain/all-purpose flour
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter (1 for cooking, 1 for sauce)
1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
300 ml thickened/heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Mashed potatoes, steamed rice or pasta (for serving)
Steamed greens (for serving)
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Pat the seasoning in well.
Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
Add the schnitzels and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove schnitzels from skillet and let them rest.
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
Stir in chicken stock, cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return schnitzels to the skillet and coat them in sauce, heating through.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, and steamed greens, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Ensure to taste the sauce to adjust seasonings as necessary.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: German

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken schnitzel, creamy sauce, quick dinner, comfort food, easy recipe